We decided to stop in Sarasota for a quick lunch halfway through our recent road trip and discovered the beautiful Waterside Place neighborhood. There are quite a few restaurants to choose from in this little area, and Allswell caught our eye. It is a elevated gastrobar and Irish pub serving up comfort food favorites. The interior has a vintage art deco feel and it was pretty chill on a late Sunday afternoon. We got a table inside -- they also have a large outdoor patio, but it's too hot right now. The service was quick which we appreciated. I started with the zero-proof "Spritz Me Softly" (lyres italian aperitif, sparkling lemonade, fever tree elderflower tonic, & citrus) which was light and refreshing. For food, we ordered the French onion soup and the classic fish & chips. Both were delicious and their fries are perfection. They have really mastered the French onion soup. My reason for giving 4 stars is that they seem to have a fly problem inside, which made the experience much less enjoyable. We were being swarmed by tons of flies throughout our entire meal, constantly swatting them away. They kept landing on my husband & son's heads. We were seated at the table nearest to the kitchen. All the doors & windows were closed, so it was a bit concerning that there were so many. Hopefully they get that issue sorted out. read more

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AGAIN, another awesome experience at Allswell! Went yesterday for Mother's Day and enjoyed another great meal! Had no problem getting reservations a few dates before, had a great outdoor table that was definitely better than being inside. Our server-Makayla, arrived immediately, helped us through their brunch menu and returned shortly with our drinks. I have to tell ya that their "limitless" Bloody Marys and Mimosas for only $25 is a great deal!! Of course we had to order their FAMOUS Banana Old Fashioned, a Bloody Mary and a Hugo Spritz. We ordered the following brunch entrees: -Truffle Mushroom Omelette -Signature Allswell Burger -Full Monty Sandwich -Chicken & Waffle Stack EVERYTHING WAS ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS, HOT AND VERY TASTY! Job WELL DONE the Vicky and her ENTIRE team! This place is definitely my new go to place to eat. Can't wait to see their new restaurant concept that's going into the old McGrath's location on Main Street in LWR. If they do as good of a job there as they do in Waterside, I'll definitely have another place to add to my 'regular' places to go! read more

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I really liked this place. Been meaning to stop by for a while but got the chance today for brunch. Was shocked how empty it was on a Saturday morning but our server told us their brunch menu is new so that may be the reason. Interior is beautiful. Reminds me of some of the old pubs back in England. Our server was kind and helpful. I had lunch an my wife and daughter did brunch. The Smash Burger was phenomenal! Probably one of the best I've had in a while. Everything was hot, fresh, and made with high quality ingredients. The fries felt house made and were also delicious. The brunch portion was not as great. My wife did not like her eggs Benedict so I can't speak to that. But the breakfast home fries were definitely top notch. Our daughter had the waffles and it was ok. I have a feeling we'll be back for their dinner service. If it's anywhere near as good as my burger, it will be fantastic. But we probably won't return for the brunch menu. So far, I'd say this is my favorite restaurant in the waterside/lakewood ranch area. And possibly one of the best burgers in Sarasota. Awesome stuff!! read more

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My wife and I met friends at Allswell last night for dinner and had a great time! The restaurant is located in a beautiful section of Lakewood Ranch. The inside is decorated nicely with a large bar and plenty of seating. We all enjoyed our drinks and food. My wife and I split the wedge salad, but the French Onion soup looked even better. On our waiters recommendation, 3 of the 4 of us ordered the Braised Beef and Mushroom Pie. This was like a beef stew with a pastry puff and was excellent! Service was great! We were there for quite a while catching up and no one rushed us at all. All in all, a fun night out at a really nice place! read more

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Enjoyed dinner at the bar with my husband. You need to get here early to get a seat. HH is served at the bar, the long indoor table & all outdoor tables; not the indoor tables. Food was excellent! We enjoyed French onion soup, sliders, chicken sliders, fries which were beyond amazing & well done as we had asked. Another time I was here I had the most delish mac & cheese - it's kind of pricey but it's a very large serving. My only gripe is that when you sit at the tables, they give you a water glass that is tiny! Ask for a large glass - super annoying to constantly have to pour water! read more

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Stopped in here on July 4th to eat before the drone show and was glad we did. Wait staff was great and friendly, atmosphere was really cool, dishes were really good, and a Banana Bread Old Fashioned, wow! Our only issue, and the thing that stopped them from getting 5 stars, is that it's LOUD!!! A lot of empty tables and this place was a steady +85dB, which even OSHA deems harmfully loud. We had to literally shout at each other just sitting across the table. A little sound abatement would go a long way in making this a really nice environment. Next time we'll sit outside and save our ears, overall a good experience. read more

Allswell - Steak Frites was an excellent choice (sorry for the blurry photo). - Gastropubs Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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What an amazing new addition to the Waterside area of Lakewood Ranch. The decor is on point and the vibe is both date night and/or dinner with friends. As the evening progressed the lights were dimmed and the candles glowed on the tables. Our server was fantastic. Friendly and attentive. I ordered the buffalo chicken egg rolls - DYNAMITE! Will absolutely order again. Fresh with just the right amount of crispy and the flavor was perfect. For the main course I had the fish and chips. The fish is lightly battered, not greasy and the fish is FRESH. LOVED the side of peas. The fries were the right amount of crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Definitely RECOMMEND. I will be back because I am dying to try the "Adult Happy Meal". I will warn you - the restaurant can be on the loud side with everyone enjoying the evening. So if you're sensitive to noise, maybe give it a try during lunchtime or a less busy time OR request an outdoor table. read more

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First time at Allswell and we will be back. Our drinks were delicious, our server Lily was very friendly and our food was great. We started with the steak tip poutine and it was delicious. The fries were done in beef tallow and extra crisp, the whole dish was a must get. It's a large portion and definitely perfect for sharing. We loved our entrees a salmon dish and a fettuccine pasta with steak. We would have stayed for dessert but everything was so delicious and filling we didn't have any room. We will definitely be back to try their happy hour and desserts. read more

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Such a wonderful addition to Waterside! We have eaten here many times and the food and service are always top notch. It is a little loud, but you go in expecting that. We have loved everything we have had- but 2 items to shout out - the onion soup and for Sunday brunch - the Elvis Waffles! The waffles reheat excellently in the air fryer all week!! read more

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We ate here for the first time this past Sunday for brunch. We were walking by and thought wow that looks like an interesting place. The ambiance felt a little old school themed tavern from Europe or something like that. Very nice job on the decor, but be prepared it is a little loud. Our server and the staff were polite, the wait time was ok, they were busy. The food was good. We ordered the chicken sandwich on ciabatta bread and the avocado breakfast sandwich. The avocado toast came with poached egg, arugula and hollandaise which turned out to be very tasty, the home fries were decent as well. The chicken sandwich was good, but not composed well it was good but I might try something else next time. The fries that accompanied the sandwich were awesome, fresh cut and had that upscale taste, yum. Overall a cool experience and we will return to try some other items, but maybe return on another day other than a Sunday. Food 8.0 Ambiance 9.0 Service 8.0 read more

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Lunch was a fabulous find at the newly opened Allswell in Waterside LWR. We opened the location for a wonderful meal! We were able to pick our spot and chose the corner booth! Our server was attentive and gave great recommendations. We got Mac n cheese for little man while we both got the tavern salad and French onion soup!! The salad was unique with kale and brussel sprouts, feta and drunken cherries. The soup was so good! Little man enjoyed spearing the noodles and slurping them in. The entire meal was served quickly and hot! Prices are a little high but the food was delicious! I loved the decor and colors and layout used! It was welcoming and attractive! read more

Allswell - Interior from entrance - Gastropubs Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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Beautiful decor, personalized service, amazing drinks and good food! This about sums up the experience. We came in for lunch and came back again the next day! Personal favorite were the buffalo chicken egg rolls w moth the fondue blue cheese sauce... heaven. From the banana old fashioned to the burning tea served in antique China there wasn't a cocktail that I wouldn't try again. The burger was great and the fish and chips was enough for two! We even got a personalized thank you note with the bill. If you haven't stopped in yet, what are you waiting for?! read more

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Just to be informed they charge a fee for using a credit card Service and food very good read more

Was very excited to try this place. The food was solid, typical pub type food. The inside is very cute and designed well. The service was VERY slow - we were in on a Saturday afternoon and one of 4 tables. There seemed to be some confusion on who our server was. Overall we will probably give it another try. It's a great addition to LWR! read more

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Pretty good place. Sadly $10 for a pint of Guinness is wild. Their brisket sandwich was defent, nothing to write home about. Just average but ut will do good in that area I am sure. We will be back, but not for a bit. read more

Our favorite new lunch spot. We plan to bring our family here when they visit us. Everyone is so hospitable and the food is delicious! Glad they finally opened. Needed something different in Waterside. read more

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fantastic food, drinks, and atmosphere! we love this new spot at waterside. enjoyed fabulous service and this was our first time sitting on the patio. the french onion soup is my favorite in town! read more

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Wow!!!! Amazing french onion soup! Best fish and chips I've had in a while! Great atmosphere, love sitting outside!

The menu sucks and drinks are measured. Sat outside and the waitress was non-attentive. When you have an establishment in a high-end area. You better have high end service. Second time I went here and both times sucked. read more

Been here several times for lunch and dinner since they opened. Unsure if the attention is/has been more on opening Delany's, (understandable), but things need to be stepped up here. Had lunch recently and was disappointed. Maybe dinner is the sweet spot as opposed to lunch. Service was fine, food was bland. Ending on a positive note, enjoyed Delany's very much. read more

This is our second visit to Allswell in Waterside. Brunch was delicious, our server, Ethan was very attentive. we enjoyed our experience and will return again. Thank you to Lori for being so kind. read more

Went two visits... First was wonderful Great steak, Excellent burger and even with the 12 mosquito bites I got even though I was sitting inside but the front doors were left open. 2nd visit I came back with more family and I have to say I was disappointed. The food took long and was served cold, the steak was smaller and the burger bun was not toasted. We sat outside this time but this time alarmed with mosquito spray... so we didn't get bit. read more

Makayla was an amazing server! She was so bubbly and kind and the food was amazing. Can't wait to come back!

Service was great. Food was very good cooked properly and I love the atmosphere. I had the taco wrap and my friend had the Smashburger.

Six of us made a reservation for dinner on a Saturday night. The inside had really loud (unable to talk over) music playing on the inside, so we opted for an outside table, even though it was still a bit warm and humid. Allswell has only been open a couple of months, but they are very welcoming and very interested in happy customers. We were pretty well taken care of by the staff, but they are still shaking things out some. They have a full bar, some nice cocktails and draught beer on the menu. After beverages we ordered up. I had the fish and chips, after being told it was fried in beef tallow, not vegetable or seed oils. It was very good. The inside is really nice with a very nice looking bar area, so hopefully we'll sit inside next time. read more

One of the best meals I have had in a long time. We had mushroom toast appetizer which was excellent. A smoky old fashioned, which had a unique flavor that I enjoyed. And Steak Frites, one of the most flavorful pieces of meat ever. Great ambiance. We will be back! read more

We went a couple of weeks ago with friends for dinner and we really enjoyed our dinner experience. Elevated pub food and a great cocktail program is a winning combo. The restaurant was packed so glad we had a reservation. Everyone enjoyed their entrees and drinks. Since moving here in 2019 I've been on the hunt for a great burger that's not $35 and this is the spot. read more

The ambience was charming, loved the decor, the feel and the service- all spot on. The appetizer was delicious, we had a hard time choosing just one, but we decided on the Scotch egg- yum! Both entrees fell flat on the flavor profile side. Pork medallions with mashed potatoes, caramelized onions, and cherries and the Braised beef & mushroom pie were our selections. While a collective bite of pork, onion, cherry and potato provided a good flavor, the pork nor mashed potato on its own had any flavor, so I found myself ensuring there was a cherry and onion for each bite. The braised beef, very similar, it was a hardy meal, but could have been enhanced while cooking with either herbs or wine to give it a little flavor. All in all, will definitely go back and try a few additional entrees and appetizers, it's just that cute and the craft cocktails were both tasty and present well read more

Allswell - Braised Beef &Mushroom pie - Gastropubs Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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Service was excellent Food delicious !! Ambience was fun & lively We were a group of 6 and everyone was very very pleased. read more

The service was great... Although we did wait a little longer than expected for our lunch... There were a few people in around 1 PM.. There were two of us and we each ordered the Smashburger with no bun which came with a side salad and switched out the fries for roasted broccolini. I ordered the roasted broccolini as it would be the least with oils... it came cold not roasted. It looks steamed with added oil... Besides salad was not in my opinion a salad. It was a handful of mixed greens in a bowl with no dressing... the smash burgers were well done.. with bacon and cheese... We opted out of the onions... If it weren't for the bacon, the burgers were tasteless. I ate half my burger without the bacon... the Smashburger is $23 Overall, I would not go back for this burger , it was not one of the better ones I've ever had... I have had the steak tartare two other times and it was delicious. read more

Fantastic experience, beautiful place, softest leather seating, amazing food...tried fish and chips, fries fried in beef tallow, huge portion. Amazing burgers and large wine list read more

Great food and vibes. We would highly recommend this spot. Especially the banana bread old fashion.

Food was good Service was poor The bartender was sort of our waiter Needed to ask for water multiple times Appetizers came out same time as entrees Needed to ask multiple times for a to go container The they charged us 3% for a credit card which was discovered when signing my cc receipt That said they were very friendly and the food was good I would go back maybe at a later date to try the service again as I know restaurants are struggling to find help not just good help I know restaurants are starting to charge for all types of BS fees because they are scared of raising the price of food & drink Raise the price by 10% whatever you need or at lease offer a discount for cash so it doesn't feel dirty? read more

Very loud inside. Not one piece of meat found in meat pie! Cocktails were mediocre. Salmon dish had an overly salted crust. Wanted to like this spot..Didn't happen. read more

Simply one of the best bar restaurants in Lakewood Ranch and beyond. For a new business that has managed to nail it whether it is brunch, lunch, dinner or late night drinks....Allswell will not disappoint. Staff are professional, polite and so friendly. Well done as I can only imagine how hard it is to open up a new business these days and keep everyone happy and impressed. read more

Food & Service was great! We went on Friday evening and got a table pretty easy since we went at 5:30pm. The onion rings are amazing! Yummy read more

A very friendly gastro-pub with amazing food and drinks. Fresh food, happy people and a fun group. read more

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Food and service were fantastic. Restaurant was a little loud at near capacity but we were very satisfied. We got the Buffalo Chicken Eggrolls, Wild Mushroom Tagliatelle, and the Brisket sandwich, and all were extremely good. Definitely coming back to try the rest of the cocktails! read more

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Atmosphere is straight out of an upscale Irish pub. Pros: French onion soup, steak frites, smash burger, fries, Tenents in tap, espresso martini, friendly staff Cons: Scotch egg is rather pricey for the portion. Menu doesn't change much read more

We originally went there for drinks on Father's Day and after looking at the menu, decided to stay for dinner, and we were very glad we did! Our waiter "Moose" was outstanding, cocktails and food were on point. The only downside was that it is VERY loud inside, which is why we chose to sit outside, which was lovely. We will definitely be back again as there are many items on the menu we look forward to trying. read more